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Works by Yoshitaka Amano are on view as part of Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia at M+ in Hong Kong. The exhibition explores the role of fantasy in Asian visual culture and its global influence from the 19th century to the present day. Spanning four chapters, it traces the evolution of fantasy from traditional art forms, including Japanese ukiyo-e and Chinese shadow puppetry, through Surrealism, manga, and anime, to contemporary art, design, fashion, video games

Yoshitaka Amano / Yoshitaka Amano Inc. and JOOPITER, founded by Pharrell Williams, have reached an agreement on a future business partnership. Further details will be announced by JOOPITER. Ahead of that announcement, original artwork from “ZAN,” an original animated project currently in development, has been unveiled on JOOPITER’s auction platform. For more details, please visit: https://www.joopiter.com/auctions/pokemon-manga-anime/yoshitaka-amano-b-1952-zan-battle](https:/

Yoshitaka Amano received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Concept Art Awards on October 24, 2026, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. Held during LightBox Expo, the ceremony recognized his enduring contributions to animation, illustration, character design, and video games. The following day, Amano joined Charles Solomon for “An Hour with Yoshitaka Amano,” sharing reflections on his career and creative process alongside a live drawing demonstra

Yoshitaka Amano will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Concept Art Awards, held during LightBox Expo in Pasadena, California. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 24, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, honoring his lasting contributions to animation, illustration, character design, and video games. On Sunday, October 25, Amano will return to the Civic Auditorium for “An Hour with Yoshitaka Amano,” from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. In conversation with Charle

Yoshitaka Amano has created the hand-drawn cover artwork for "Pirouette", the forthcoming album by artist, producer, and songwriter 2hollis. The album is set for release on November 11, 2026, via Interscope Records. Amano found that 2hollis’ delicate, sensitive presence felt close to the characters he has drawn throughout his career. The connection allowed him to portray 2hollis naturally within his own artistic world. The cover brings Amano’s distinctive visual style to the

Yoshitaka Amano’s solo exhibition, “Origins 始源,” will open at the American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York on September 26, 2026. The exhibition explores Amano’s ongoing interest in mythology and primordial beginnings, featuring his recent Pandora series alongside selected illustrations, animation, and archival works from the 1980s and 1990s. Yoshitaka Amano: Origins 始源 September 26, 2026 – February 7, 2027 American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York https://www.ar

Yoshitaka Amano has created the artwork for The Weeknd’s Japan-exclusive release, AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN COLLECTION, celebrating the artist’s upcoming return to Japan. The collection features four titles that have shaped the world of The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour: After Hours, Dawn FM, The Idol, and Hurry Up Tomorrow. Amano created a new artwork for each release, bringing together his distinctive visual style with The Weeknd’s dark and cinematic universe. The Weeknd ha

Yoshitaka Amano has created original illustrations of Loki and Saint Figarland Shamrock for the ONE PIECE CARD GAME. The two special cards will be included in Booster Pack Vol. 18, THE DOMINANCE OF GOD [OP-18], scheduled for release in November 2026. ONE PIECE STAFF OFFICIAL X https://x.com/Eiichiro_Staff/status/2091380664335777925?s=20

Asia Society Texas in Houston will present Yoshitaka Amano: Big Bang, opening on September 23, 2026. Spanning nearly 30 years of Amano’s fine art practice, the exhibition features approximately 40 works created in oil, ink, automotive paint, and other media. The exhibition highlights Amano’s artistic vision beyond his internationally renowned work in animation, film, and video games, offering a closer look at his deeply personal and experimental approach to painting. The exhi

A new edition of Yoshitaka Amano’s Deva Zan is scheduled for release in March 2027 by Dark Horse Comics. The forthcoming edition will feature brand-new cover artwork created by Amano especially for the release. Further details will be announced in due course. Source: https://www.darkhorsedirect.com/products/deva-zan-hc-second-edition?srsltid=AfmBOoplegbZLZuU319nHmc1iQbiJSQZsd0_yIVlKnHqu4-tP4oCpPaI

Yoshitaka Amano had an incredible week at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles, meeting fans from around the world and celebrating art, storytelling, and the future of ZAN. The event began with the Opening Ceremony, where Amano participated in the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. He also had the honor of painting the eye on the traditional Daruma, a Japanese symbol of perseverance and good fortune. During the Yoshitaka Amano panel, Yoshitaka Amano premiered the pilot film for ZAN,

The official website for Yoshitaka Amano's new original anime ZAN is now open. The ZAN Pilot Film is also now available on YouTube. ZAN Official Website https://zan-amano.com ZAN Pilot Film https://youtu.be/WrEoeyzx258?is=vnlr6mo1gKsPFS_M More information and project updates will be released soon. Stay tuned.

A brand-new publishing project, YOSHITAKA AMANO PRIVATE WORKS, has been announced, presenting previously unseen personal artworks by Yoshitaka Amano for the first time. The series will span 20 volumes, beginning with Volume 1: Medusa, inspired by Greek mythology. These intimate works offer a rare glimpse into Amano’s private creative world and artistic imagination.

We are pleased to announce that the official website for the ZAN anime project is now online. The website is currently available in advance, with its official launch scheduled for July 3, 2026. Visit the website here: ZAN Official Website More information, project updates, and exclusive content will be released as we approach the official opening. We look forward to sharing the world of ZAN with you. Stay tuned for more announcements. ⚔️✨

Join Yoshitaka Amano for a special presentation at Anime Expo 2026. The panel will feature the world premiere of the teaser trailer for ZAN, an introduction to the creative team behind the project, a showcase of Yoshitaka Amano’s latest works, the launch of Yoshitaka Amano Inc. and its global expansion initiatives, as well as a preview of AMANO, a new Art & Entertainment Exhibition experience. We invite fans and industry professionals alike to join us for this special opportu

LOS ANGELES — Yoshitaka Amano Inc. announced today that production is officially underway on “ZAN,” a new limited anime series based on the original dark fantasy universe created by legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano. The project’s first trailer will debut during Anime Expo in Los Angeles at their panel on July 3rd. Produced for global audiences, “ZAN” is being developed by Yoshitaka Amano Inc. alongside some of Japan’s most acclaimed animators, directors, and creators. About Z

Yoshitaka Amano visited the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines and discussed future cultural and creative initiatives in the country.

Yoshitaka Amano at Toycon Philippines. Meeting Alodia again after more than a decade.

A new cross-genre horror event, “Tokyo Horror Special Zone!! 2026,” has been announced for September 2026 at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall in Tokyo. The event will bring together horror-related works and creators from film, games, comics, art, and entertainment through exhibitions, merchandise, talk sessions, and special programs. Yoshitaka Amano will create the official key visual for the event. Amano is known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, Vampire Hunter D, animatio

Yoshitaka Amano will appear at TOYCON Nexus 2026, to be held from June 12–14, 2026 at SMX Manila in the Philippines. According to the official announcement from TOYCON PH, meet-and-greet tickets will be very limited and sold online prior to the event on a first come, first served basis. Further details regarding ticketing mechanics and schedules will be announced through TOYCON’s official channels. Event Information TOYCON NexusJune 12–14, 2026SMX Manila, Philippines Source:T